We are all caught in a Catch 22!Often when I speak about our political system my voice almost goes to a shrill level. I get so angry that I actually spit. Here is what drives me a little crazy, we have a very destructive party and...

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Difficult choices on Medicare spendingI wrote this for the Health Care For All Oregon (HCAO) discussion email list, which is delivered, unless you choose another option, as a daily digest. You can subscribe by sending an email (no message...

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Was the Iranian Election Stolen? Does It Matter?"It doesn't help that the Obama administration hasn't announced an end to the covert operations that the Bush administration was carrying out within Iran."
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Straight Talk - a strategyI think there is an excessive and unwarranted amount of liberties being taken with positive and wishful thinking. We shouldn't ignore the ugly hand we've been dealt.
As more and more Americans come f...

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Campaign Finance ReformThis story was on the front page of the Oregonian today detailing how campaign contributions have built a "pipeline" to votes of Oregon lawmakers. How does that happen in Oregon? Simple. We have no...